Datin Paduka Esther Ng, chief content officer of Star Media Group, has been elected as the new chair of the Asia News Network (ANN). She will succeed Mahfuz Anam, and her term will commence on January 1.

Her appointment marks only the third time a woman has led the ANN.

At Thursday’s ANN 25th anniversary summit, she expressed her vision for a transformative approach to storytelling.

“The landscape has evolved, and so must our storytelling methods,” she remarked. “We need to place Asia at the forefront and address key issues like climate change, women's rights, and youth concerns.”

She also appreciated Mahfuz Anam for his leadership during challenging times.